Posts by R. Anthony Hartsoe

The lives of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have been popular fodder for tabloids and magazines for years. Thought their relationship and marriage made headlines, their divorce is what garnered the most media attention. Much of that attention focused on West’s very public meltdown, especially on social media. West’s constant posting online – about the…

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization1, which overturned the landmark ruling Roe v. Wade, several states across the country enacted legislation regarding abortion. While the new laws have been the focus of news anchors and pundits, it is a 1973 law in Missouri that has captured…

In North Carolina, a victim of domestic violence or abuse can seek protection through the use of a Domestic Violence Protective Order, or DVPO. These orders (sometimes called “restraining orders” or “50B’s”) are designed to grant relief to adults and children who are subject to violence by someone they live or have lived with or…

A premarital agreement, also called a prenuptial agreement, is a contract a couple enters into before their wedding that lays out the rights and obligations of each spouse during and after the marriage. When signed after marriage, these types of contracts are called postmarital agreements, but they still work the same way. Whether you call…

In early June, after weeks of a media circus surrounding the Depp/Heard defamation trial, jurors awarded Johnny Depp $15 million in damages, and $2 million in damages to Amber Heard. Because the case was heard in Virginia, which puts a cap on punitive damages, Depp’s award was reduced to just over $10 million. That’s still…

There are many reasons why couples choose to live together without getting married. Some couples may be planning a wedding and want to make sure they are compatible; some may not be interested in marriage. Some may not even be true couples at all, but platonic roommates looking to save a little money by sharing…

The purchase of an engagement ring is a hopeful one. It is built on a promise, and for some couples, it may be one of the most emotionally significant purchases in a marriage. The wedding industry at large advises that one spend three months’ salary on an engagement ring, making it a financially significant purchase…

Over the past couple of years, people across the country have learned to do a lot online. For years, many of us have ordered food, purchased clothing, and paid our bills online. Now, though, we may also seek medical treatment from doctors, have work-related meetings, take classes, and adopt pets. For a long time, we…